Biens

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Pronunciation

[biːnz]

[beenz]

Part of Speech

Noun (plural)

Description

A term referring to students studying in Bienen, Northwestern’s School of Music.

Etymology

Derived from Bienen. The school was renamed in 2009 to honor Northwestern’s President from 1995~2009, Henry Bienen .

Example Sentence

I'm a proud PA to these jumping Biens!

Speech Community

Primarily used by undergraduates of Bienen.

Other Spelling/Variations

• Bien (sing.)
• Beans (pl.)
  • Bean (sing.)

Note: “Biens” is sometimes used interchangeably with “Beans” (or “Bean” for singular) because they share the same pronunciation, while “Beans“ also simultaneously refers to the famous art structure, “The Bean”, located in Chicago (popular leisure destination for Northwestern students; about half an hour away from Evanston by car).

Related Terms

RCMA

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External Links

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Goettsch Partners Designs New Music Building for Northwestern University